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Spiced Holiday Wassail

December 28, 2022

When it comes to winter celebrations, Wassail is one of the most popular drinks. During this cool winter weather, sipping on a warm beverage can bring on a sense of nostalgia. Whether it’s Peppermint Hot Cocoa, a Pumpkin Spice Latte, or Spiced Apple Cider, these hot drinks will warm up your body, and fill your heart with fond memories. This festive Wassail Recipe made with essential oils is perfect for holiday entertaining and it is a warm celebration of winter.

What is Wassail?

Wassail is a traditional holiday beverage made from juice and spices. A close cousin to apple cider, Wassail is a type of mulled cider made with a variety of juices such as apple, cranberry, orange, or pineapple juice. It can be simmered on the stove or in a crockpot. Either way, your home will smell amazing!

December 5, 2022

Natural products derived from essential oils and extracts of medicinal plants are natural sources well tolerated by humans. In this sense, plant essential oils have been extensively studied and are reported to have antiviral activities. Among them, the essential oil and bioactive terpenes present in Eucalyptus leaves have shown great potential as antiviral therapies. Inhalation of steam from Eucalyptus essential oil has previously shown a positive impact on treating difficulties derived from viral infections, such as cold, bronchiolitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma. Therefore, they represent a good alternative to treat infections caused by viruses, either to alleviate symptoms or to affect different pharmacological targets of these pathogens.

November 6, 2022

Diabetes mellitus is affecting the health of millions. Diabetes can result in long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common and painful microvascular complications. Poorly controlled diabetes often leads to disability. Since diabetic neuropathy has severe consequences, including impaired balance and gait, loss of sensation in the feet, severe injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and lower-limb amputations, it is a significant challenge to the healthcare system. Neuropathic pain is considered one of the most debilitating neuropathy symptoms. Numerous studies have demonstrated that chronic painful diabetic neuropathy causes an impaired quality of life with declined physical activity, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, social isolation, and decreased adherence to management.

October 26, 2022

Cancer and other chronic diseases seriously threaten human health in today’s world. Due to these diseases mortality rate is increasing year-by-year. In modern medicine, in spite of great progress in treating these diseases, most FDA-approved single-target drug preparations have some defects in the treatment of complex chronic diseases. Some even have serious side effects. Natural herbal medicines usually have the historical experience of traditional medication and the characteristics of multi-component, multi-link, and multi-target, which make them have potential advantages in the treatment of chronic diseases with relatively low side effects. Among many traditional natural medicines, resins frankincense and myrrh have been proven to be effective in the treatment of inflammation and cancer.

October 16, 2020

Coronary arteries angiography is a procedure for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. In spite of the low risk of coronary artery angiography method, it could lead to stress, anxiety and consequently hemodynamic changes in patients. The goal of this study is to assess the effects of inhalation aromatherapy with Rosa damascena on stress, anxiety, and hemodynamic parameters of patients undergoing coronary angiography.

Spiced Holiday Wassail

Antiviral Activities of Eucalyptus Essential Oils: Their Effectiveness as Therapeutic Targets against Human Viruses

The Effects of Aromatherapy Massage with Lavender Essential Oil on Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients

Seeing the Unseen of the Combination of Two Natural Resins, Frankincense and Myrrh: Changes in Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities

Impact of inhalation aromatherapy with Damask Rose ( Rosa damascena) on stress, anxiety and hemodynamic parameters of patients undergoing coronary angiography

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